Description
Healthy Tomato Sauce Recipe: Simple, Clean & Homemade
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for deeper flavor)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh, added at end)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp finely grated carrot (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt. Cook 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Don’t let it brown.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes. Stir in tomato paste (if using), oregano, basil, pepper, chili flakes, and a good pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Bring to a light bubble, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If the sauce tastes sharp, add balsamic vinegar or grated carrot and simmer 5 more minutes.
- Leave chunky, or blend with an immersion blender for a smooth sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Tomato Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Clean Eating